headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. headspace welcomes all
people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Information & support

For young people

Learn about mental health, or if you need support, get in-touch with someone who can help.

Hours

About

An important message about COVID-19

Events like the one we are experiencing with COVID-19 can be stressful and overwhelming.

While things are moving with COVID-19, we want you to know that headspace Lismore is still here for you. We are currently operating a combination of in-person, online and phone services. If you need help please get in touch.

If you are feeling unwell or have mild respiratory symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever) please phone us before coming in.

Hours

Monday:9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday:9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday:9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday:9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday:9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

headspace Lismore is operated by Social Futures.
All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of
Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local
Primary Health Network, in this case, North Coast PHN.

Services

Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.

Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug issue.

Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.

Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.

GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally.

A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”

More information

We offer heaps of free services like: Mental Health and Wellbeing, General and Sexual Health, Youth Worker Support, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Connections to Education, Employment and more!

headspace Lismore operates a “no wrong door" policy. This means that no young person will be turned away without being supported to access other services in or outside of headspace.

It's easy to access our services; just call, email, or drop into the center. Our reception staff or a Youth Access Clinician will grab some info from you, and would be happy to provide you with some info about headspace, show you around and/or complete an appointment form.

headpsace Lismore has professionally trained staff that are focused on helping young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years to address any health problems, confidentially and with respect.

All of our onsite services are FREE for young people between the ages of 12 and 25!*

How do you access our services?

You can walk in off the street and make an appointment

You can call us on (02)66 250 200 and make an appointment

You can email us on enquiries@headspace-lismore.org.au

You can ask a parent, carer, teacher or the youth service you use to refer you

Do you need a medicare card?

You need a medicare card to access some of our private practitioners (psychologists, dietitian, and G.P.)

How do you get to headspace Lismore?

What free services are at headspace Lismore?

Youth Access Clinicians to help you access the right supports at the centre or from other services

A G.P. - to keep your general health in check (including sexual health) as well as help out with a care plan if needed

Counselling

Psychology support

Drug and alcohol counselling

Dietician

Heaps of info and someone to talk to

Fresh Fruits LGBTIQAP+ Social Group

What does confidentiality mean for you at headspace?

In Australia, laws protect clients' rights to have the information they share with doctors and others who provide health services kept private. These laws mean that what you tell people during a health care appointment must remain private between you and that person or service, except in particular situations.

There may be times when the person you are seeing at headspace Lismore is required by law to share information about you with another organisation, your parents or carers, or in some specific situations, court or the police. This may happen if the staff member thinks you or another person is at risk physically or mentally. If you are under 16 and someone is hurting you, we are required by law to make a report to the Department of Community Services.

Whenever possible, a headspace Lismore staff member will talk to you first to explain the reason and need for any disclosure of your personal information. However, confidentiality is your right in almost all circumstances. If you aren't sure, just ask the staff member about your confidentiality before you talk to them. We will always do our best to give you a straight answer.

*where headspace clinicians refer young people to specialists or services external to the Centre, gap fees may be charged by those providers. We recommend discussing any costs, concessions or payment plans with those providers prior to engaging their services.

Our reception is through the front doors on the Ground Floor.

Our building is fully wheelchair accessible with internal lifts and accessible toilets.

We can arrange Auslan and other language interpreter support when requested on booking.

Service Manager

Position currently vacant

Acting Clinical Team Leader

Terri Connor

Community Engagement Officer

Madeline Seely

Youth Access Clinicians

Kasandra Dargan - Aboriginal Youth Access Clinician

Phil James

Shazz Gillett

Youth Expansion Project (Casino and Kyogle) - Position currently vacant

Reception & Welcome

Vicki Salis

Shantala Johnston

G.P.

Dr. Rosie Hamilton

Dr. Emily Yorston

Dietician

Gabriela Negrao

Psychologists

Phil Borrack - Lismore and Tweed Heads

Sonia Davis

Lia Hibner

Stacey Edwards

Erin McGuire

Jermone Caspersz

Counsellors

Frank Coughlan

Paul Phillips - Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Monika Obriek - Family Therapist

Barbara Nardelli - Art Therapist

To talk to any of us, or to make an appointment, please call us on 02 6625 0200 or email enquiries@headspace-lismore.org.au

Are you 12-25 and passionate about making a difference?

headspace Lismore aims to have young people involved in every aspect of the decision-making for our centre.

This includes:

Planning and helping run youth events and other programs including art workshops, markets, comps, hosting headspace stalls at festivals and more.

Evaluating and helping shape the delivery of headspace services.

Assisting in the design and development of our centre.

Attending various meetings for local organisations/services/schools and presenting on behalf of headspace Lismore.

Giving the youth a voice

Building self-confidence and developing personal skills

Giving feedback and ideas on policies and procedures, including recruitment and staff training.

Developing our social media platforms and community engagement strategies.

We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday from 5-7pm at our centre.

If you are interested in getting involved or are looking for more info, please contact:

Our Current Members:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Communications Officer

Media Officer

Additional Members

headspace Lismore runs an LGBTIQAP+ social group for 16-25 year olds called Fresh Fruits which is auspiced by Tropical Fruits of Lismore.

This group is run on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 4:50pm-6:30pm at our centre in our Group Room.

Fresh Fruits is open to 16-25 year olds. There is no need to pre-register, people can show up and register on the day and the vibe will be relaxed and welcoming. The groups will be run by headspace Lismore staff and peer leaders. This is a young-people led initiative and remains a space where young people can come along and decide how they want to develop the group and what activities they want to do.

All the info is on the attached poster. Please print, post, share with your networks and advertise widely.

headspace would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive.

headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. headspace welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

headspace centres and services operate across Australia, in metro, regional and rural areas, supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd is a health promotion charity that has been endorsed as a deductible gift recipient. ABN 26 137 533 843